Treat the seeds with talc formulation of Trichoderma viride at 4 g per kg of seed or Pseudomonas fluorescens at 10 g per kg of seed. Treat with bio-control agents first and then with Rhizobium. Seeds treated with bio-control agents should not be treated with fungicides.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Groundnut (rainfed) – Seed treatment (i), p. 186
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Seed treatment with fungicide
Alternatively, treat the seeds with thiram or mancozeb at 4 g per kg of seed, or carboxin or carbendazim at 2 g per kg of seed.
Follow the instructions on the product label. Consult your local Agriculture Officer before use.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Groundnut (rainfed) – Seed treatment (iii), p. 186
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Seed treatment with biofertilizers
Treat the seed for one hectare with 125 ml of Rhizobium and 125 ml of phosphobacteria (liquid), and shade-dry for 30 minutes before sowing.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Groundnut (rainfed) – Seed treatment (iv), p. 186
